Conjoined twins: Radiological experience.

Semin Pediatr Surg

Department of Radiology, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK. Electronic address:

Published: October 2015

Imaging plays a key role in the management of conjoined twins. Pre-operative multi-modality studies are vital to assess operability and to aid surgical planning. Technical advances in imaging such as high-resolution isovolumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques and three-dimensional modeling now result in extremely accurate anatomical information. Varied information from a comprehensive radiological work-up enables the surgeons to plan the safest possible operative procedure, helps the anesthetic team before and during surgery, and guides the intensive care team in the post-operative phase. This article will review the radiological techniques used in our institution, highlighting potential pitfalls with the various imaging modalities.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2015.07.002DOI Listing

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